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CITY COMMISSION

MEETING AGENDA

September 20, 2007 – 9:00 a.m.

(Posted on webpage at 5:00 p.m. on 09/13/07)

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A. RECOGNITION/PROCLAMATION/PRESENTATION:

1. None.

B. CONSENT AGENDA:

NOTE: All matters listed below on the Consent Agenda are considered under one motion and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion on those items. If discussion is desired, that item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and will be considered separately.

1. Approve City Commission meeting minutes from 09/04/07.

2. Receive minutes from various boards and commissions:

Board of Electrical Examiners and Appeals meeting of 05/24/07

Lawrence Arts Commission meeting of 07/22/07

Sustainability Advisory Board meeting of 08/08/07

3. Approve all claims. The list of approved claims will be posted to the agenda the day after the City Commission meeting.

4. Approve licenses as recommended by the Department of Administrative Services.

5. Bid and purchase items:

a) Approve bid for four (4) 35 yard refuse compactors for the Public Works Department from Roy Conley in the amount of $65,440. Bid Memo

b) Award bid for handrails around the Kaw Water Treatment Plant filter basins to Midland Construction for $20,400. Bid Memo

c) Award Bid No. B07053 (Project No. 15-CP3-406(BD), Street, Storm Sewer, and Waterline Improvements on Stoneridge Drive, from 6^th Street to Silverstone Drive, to R. D. Johnson Excavating, Inc. in the amount of $296,395.13. Bid Memo & Attachments

d) Approve Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $9,803.84 to contract with Vance Brothers, Inc. for 2007 Microsurfacing Program Staff Memo & Attachments

e) Approve purchase from Globe Manufacturing for Fire/Medical Department protective clothing replacement and repair in the total amount of $51,950. Staff Memo

6. Adopt the following ordinance(s) on second and final reading:

a) Ordinance No. 8158, (Z-11-28-06), an ordinance providing for the rezoning of approximately .954 acres from RS10 (Single-Dwelling Residential) District to RS7 (Single-Dwelling Residential) District. The property is located at 523-543 Rockledge Road, Lawrence, KS.

b) Ordinance No. 8154, (TA-06-11-07, TA-06-12-07, TA-06-13-07), an ordinance for text amendments to Sections 20-218, 20-403, 20-1305 and 20-1307 of the Development Code, Chapter 20 of the Code of the City of Lawrence.

7. Adopt Resolution No. 6738, requesting the Board of County Commissioners of Douglas County find and determine that the “island” annexation of approximately .952 acres, located north of the intersection of N. 1300 and E. 1700 Roads, will not hinder or prevent the proper growth and development of the area or that of any other incorporated city located within Douglas County. Staff Memo & Attachments

8. Approve as signs of community interest, a request from the Lawrence Home Builders Association, to place directional signs in various rights-of-way throughout the Fall Parade of Homes tour route on September 29 and 30, and October 6 and 7.

9. Approve the following items related to outdoor dining for Local Burger, 714 Vermont: Staff Memo & Attachments

a) Sidewalk Dining License, and

b) Adopt on first reading, Ordinance No. 8157, allowing possession and consumption of alcoholic beverages on certain city property pursuant to Local Burger’s Sidewalk Dining License.

10. Authorize the Mayor to sign a Subordination Agreement for Susan Bolton, 2015 Stratford Road. Staff Memo

C. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT: None.

ADDRESSING THE COMMISSON: The public is allowed to speak to any regular agenda item or give public comment after first being recognized by the Mayor. Individuals are asked to come to the microphone, sign in, and state their name and address. Speakers should address all comments/questions to the Commission.

D. PUBLIC COMMENT:

E. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS:

1. Discussion of federal legislative statement. 2006 Federal Legislative Statement

ACTION: Direct staff as appropriate.

2. Consider motion to recess into executive session for the purposes of: 1) possible acquisition of real estate; and 2) consultation with attorneys for the City on matters deemed privileged under attorney-client relationship. The justification for the executive session is to keep matters confidential at this time.

ACTION: Approve motion, if appropriate.

F. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: Staff Memo

G. COMMISSION ITEMS:

H. CALENDAR: Meeting List

1. Establish new date for City Commission to meet with the Lawrence Memorial Hospital Board of Directors on either October 5, 2007 or October 11, 2007.

2. Establish possible date(s) to meet with Oread Neighborhood Association.

· Lawrence Birthday Concert, September 16, 4:30 p.m. at South Park Bandstand.

§ Transportation 2030 Public Open House Meeting, Tuesday, September 18, any time between 6:30 and 8:30 p.m., with presentation at 7:00 p.m. Location: Eudora City Hall, 4 E. 7^th Street, Eudora.

§ Transportation 2030 Public Open House Meeting, Thursday, September 20, any time between 4:30 and 7:30 p.m., with presentation at 5:00 p.m. Location: Union Pacific Depot, 402 N. 2^nd Street, Lawrence.

§ Transportation 2030 Public Open House Meeting, Tuesday, September 25, any time between 6:30 and 8:30 p.m., with presentation at 7:00 p.m. Location: Baldwin High School, 415 Eisenhower, Baldwin City.

§ City Commission meeting, Thursday, September 20, 9:00 a.m.

§ City Commission meeting, Thursday, October 18, 9:00 a.m.

§ City of Lawrence United Way Picnic, October 24, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Community Building.

§ Joint City/County/USD Study Session scheduled for October 29, 9:00 a.m. Location: Douglas County Courthouse, 1100 Massachusetts.

§ Commission Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, October 30 has been cancelled due to the fifth Tuesday of the month.

§ City Commission meeting, Tuesday, November 20, 9:00 a.m.

§ City Commission meeting, Thursday, December 20, 9:00 a.m.

§ Joint City/County/USD Study Session scheduled for February 11, 2008, 9:00 a.m. Location: Douglas County Courthouse.

*City Commission meeting dates are in black bold print

I. CURRENT VACANCIES – BOARDS/COMMISSIONS:

Listed below are existing and upcoming vacancies on City of Lawrence Boards and Commissions. If interested in serving on a board, citizens should visit the website at http://www.lawrenceks.org/boards.shtml to volunteer online, or send a letter of interest to the Mayor, P.O. Box 708, Lawrence, KS 66044.

Aviation Advisory Board:

One (1) vacancy for the un-expired position held by David Downing, which expires 05/31/08.

Convention and Visitors Bureau Advisory Board:

One (1) vacancy for the position held by Desch which expired 07/01/06 and one (1) vacancy for the position held by Martin which expired 07/01/07. Both positions are required to be held by someone in the hotel industry.

Jayhawk Area Agency on Aging:

One (1) vacancy (Board of Directors) for the un-expired position held by Lisa Johnson, which expires 09/30/09.

Neighborhood Resources Advisory Committee:

One (1) vacancy for an un-expired position, which expires 09/30/08. This is designated for Brookcreek Neighborhood representation.